Greek Turkey and Pasta

  • Prep 35 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 5

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (7 oz)
  • 1 package (20 oz) lean (at least 90%) ground turkey
  • 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
  • 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 medium cucumber, thickly sliced, slices quartered (about 1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)

Steps

  • 1
    Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender and turkey is no longer pink; drain.
  • 3
    Stir in olives, tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, garlic salt and cucumber. Reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Serve over pasta; sprinkle with cheese.

  • Pita bread is an authentic accompaniment to this meal.
  • In place of the ripe olives, use a mixture of Greek olives. Look for Greek olives in the deli section of your grocery store.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving (About 1 1/2 Cups)
Calories
450
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12g
19%
Saturated Fat
4 1/2g
22%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
90mg
29%
Sodium
970mg
40%
Potassium
630mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate
49g
16%
Dietary Fiber
4g
19%
Sugars
6g
Protein
36g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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